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San Francisco has seen plenty of rainfall in the past two weeks. With a steady stream of storms soaking the Bay Area, the brief break from the rain over the weekend has been a welcome change. Now, the rain will briefly return for the start of this week, beginning tonight, Monday, February 23.
The National Weather Service has forecasted that rain is likely tonight between 3 and 4 am. The, after 7 am rain is likely Tuesday. with up to three-quarters of an inch in new precipitation. The rain will continue Tuesday night, but the forecast for Wednesday shows partly sunny weather.
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On Thursday, San Franciscans can expect some well-earned sun, with a high of 67 degrees and mostly sunny skies. The warm temperatures will continue into Friday with a high of 68 degrees. While Saturday is predicted to be mostly cloudy, the high temperature will be in the mid-60s, with a slight chance of rain Saturday night.
While San Francisco has been drenched in rain, the mountains in California have had major snowfall. Tahoe has received multiple feet of snow as a massive snowstorm swept through the Sierra Nevada. Yosemite National Park also saw significant snowfall last week, especially at high elevations.
So, while there’s still some rain on the horizon, San Franciscans can expect a nice break from the gloomy weather at the end of the week. In the meantime, there are still plenty of fun activities to do in San Francisco on a rainy day. You can explore an art museum, check out a local bookstore, or have a glass of wine in a cozy bar. Check out our rainy day guide here.
For more weather updates and potential advisories, check out the NWS website here.